Tangerines

Name: Tangerines
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: April 17, 2015
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Elmo Nüganen, Giorgi Nakashidze, Lembit Ulfsak, Misha Meskhi, Raivo Trass

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: April 17, 2015 | Not Rated

Starring: Elmo Nüganen, Giorgi Nakashidze, Lembit Ulfsak, Misha Meskhi, Raivo Trass

Summary: Set in 1992, during the growing conflict between Georgia and Abkhazian separatists in the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, this compassionate tale focuses on two Estonian immigrant farmers who decide to remain in Georgia long enough to harvest their tangerine crop. When the war comes to their doorsteps, Ivo (Lembit Ulfsak) takes inSet in 1992, during the growing conflict between Georgia and Abkhazian separatists in the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution, this compassionate tale focuses on two Estonian immigrant farmers who decide to remain in Georgia long enough to harvest their tangerine crop. When the war comes to their doorsteps, Ivo (Lembit Ulfsak) takes in two wounded soldiers from opposite sides. The fighters vow to kill each other when they recover, but their extended period of recovery has a humanizing effect that might transcend ethnic divides. Set against a beautiful landscape defiled by war, this poetic film makes an eloquent statement for peace. [Samuel Goldwyn Films]… Expand

Director: Zaza Urushadze

Genre(s): Drama, History, War

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 87 min

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Kenneth Turan

Apr 23, 2015

Tangerines is an example of lean, unadorned old-school filmmaking where familiar style and technique combine to unexpectedly potent effect because of the great skill with which they've been employed. Read full review

Farran Smith Nehme

Apr 15, 2015

Ivo’s farmhouse looks leftover from another century, which gives a timeless feeling, as does the regal bearing of Ulfsak and the dry humor of the script. The film telegraphs its pacifist message early on, but it’s still deeply affecting. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Apr 30, 2015

Georgian writer-director Zaza Urushadze avoids histrionics or moralizing, relying on a strong cast that expresses the film’s central argument about war’s absurdity largely through taciturn action, not words. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 15, 2015

A simple tale, sharply drawn and smartly told, a portrait of a people, a place and a centuries-old conflict that this wise yet myopic citrus farmer cannot get his mind around any more than we can. Read full review

Marsha McCreadie

Apr 14, 2015

Interior scenes focus theater-like on the dining room table-as-vortex: Threats and insults whip about, but, finally, so do forays of friendship. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Apr 23, 2015

War is brutal and senseless and would be laughably absurd if it didn’t cause so much widespread, unnecessary destruction and suffering. Tangerines is a heartfelt reminder of that fact, but not a particularly essential one. Read full review

Clayton Dillard

Apr 12, 2015

For all of the potential, historically specific revelations regarding nation and religion, Tangerines elects to become bathetic hokum. Read full review

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stacyshystovska

Feb 28, 2021

‘Tangerines’ is a war drama movie that was directed by Zaza Urushadze in 2015. The script was also written by Zaza Urushadze. The stars are Lembit Ulfsak, Elmo Nüganen, Mikheil Meskhi, Giorgi Nakashidze and Raivo Trass. This movie earned about $1 million, whereas its budget was €650,000.‘Tangerines’ is a war drama movie that was directed by Zaza Urushadze in 2015. The script was also written by Zaza Urushadze. The stars are Lembit Ulfsak, Elmo Nüganen, Mikheil Meskhi, Giorgi Nakashidze and Raivo Trass. This movie earned about $1 million, whereas its budget was €650,000. ‘Tangerines’ is a deeply meaningful and powerful movie about people and their lives in Abkhazia during the conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia in 1992–1993. The actors are highly convincing. The movie provokes strong feelings. It tells us about the value of a human being. ‘Tangerines’ was a critically acclaimed movie. It received many awards and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film. Written by Anastasiia Shystovska… Expand

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Natia

Sep 19, 2015

Amazing movie with amazing director and actors! It shows us how hard life becomes during any war and makes us think about how precious our motherland is. Highly recommended!

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kathytreece

Oct 17, 2015

Ebert gave this the highest rating - and I agree. Powerful movie about war, death, and friendship. Even though the movie was in Estonian, Russian, and Georgian, I couldn't stop watching it. Sad, but inspiring.

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BillyBobV

Jan 16, 2021

I recently watched this and really enjoyed it. The character development is excellent and it has a good story line.

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Lawman51

May 8, 2015

A really good movie about character. It develope4s at a leisurely pace but never lags or fails to interest. If you want an action picture, go elsewhere; but if you are in the mood for a thoughtful and touching movie this is for you.

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Brent_Marchant

May 3, 2015

A taut, absorbing, suspenseful battle of wills drama set against the backdrop of a spiteful civil war in which the perspectives of the principals have become blinded by unwavering, unquestioning beliefs. While some aspects of the narrative are a bit predictable and a tad preachy, the filmA taut, absorbing, suspenseful battle of wills drama set against the backdrop of a spiteful civil war in which the perspectives of the principals have become blinded by unwavering, unquestioning beliefs. While some aspects of the narrative are a bit predictable and a tad preachy, the film nevertheless delivers well in making its points known, An excellent ensemble cast and superb production values lend a distinct mood to a picture that should be required viewing for anyone wanting to do battle without thinking through the consequences.… Expand

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ronoid777

Jul 13, 2015

Well ploted and well acted, 'Tangerines' isn't a complex movie, it's melancholic but not melodramatic, it's a movie about how war become us idiots, it's a movie that make you reflect: Why must the people bleed in the nobody's wars?

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